Lance Cpl. Dimitrios Gavriel
Lance Cpl. Dimitrios Gavriel
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March 17, 2013
In memory and honor of Dimitrios Gavriel. A true American Hero.
Dare Holdren
May 28, 2012
Thinking of you and your family on this Memorial Day, Dimi. You were a fantastic person and the world is worse off since you left it. My condolences to your family.
Peggy Childers
November 20, 2011
November 19, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Dimitrios Gavriel:
Please accept my remembrance of Dimitrios on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Dimitrios Gavriel:
Remembering Dimitrios on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
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Gina Surrette
July 24, 2010
Dimmy would be most honored that the NHWOA re-named their award. That is a wonderful thing. He wouldn't think he was worthy of it either. As someone who knew him well, I thank you for that honor.
Bert Lawlor
March 8, 2010
It is with pleasure and honor that I inform you that the New Hampshire Wrestling Officials Association's annual sportsmanship award has permanantly been re-named the NHWOA DiCenzo - Gavriel Award...in honor of US Army Captain Doug DiCenzo and Lance Cpl. Dimitrios Gavriel...two past recipients who later gave their lives in defense of our nation's freedom. I made the motion at todays annual NHWOA meeting and the motion passed unanimously.
Kenna Larra
August 11, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,660 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Jonathan Ginn
February 22, 2009
Gavriel and I were at Parris Island, and School of Infantry together. I can personally attest to what a great man he was. It was a privilege to have been able to call him a friend.
Dr. John Boulahanis
January 14, 2009
Your son, brother, and friend gave the ultimate gift to us and he will never be forgotten. Eternal be his memory (Eonia aftou imnimi).
Peggy Childers
November 19, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Dimitrios Gavriel:
Dimitrios gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
May 27, 2008
I first read about L/Cpl Gavriel gallantry in the book 'Fallujah with Honors', it's the story of 1/8 in their fight in Fallujah. i was in awe of all of them!
Your son makes me proud to have been part of 8thMar. He's truly our next 'greatest generation' of heroes!
Semper Fi my brother, from a grateful american vet.
RIP on this Memorial Day rememberance.
You will NOT be forgotten.
A.Dávila USMC 76-83 Fox 2/8
MSGT ROY WOODS, USAF (RET.)
May 11, 2008
FREEDOM is not FREE! Never was, never will be.
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Gavriel!
Beverley Bosselmann
November 27, 2007
To the Family of Dimitrios,
Your son was a most amazing person. How your hearts must swell with pride when you talk about him and share your memories with friends, family and strangers. After three long years, the pain of his loss is no less, I know, but the memory of the man and how he lived his life is still vibrant and alive. I am so very glad to know that he was one of the "Marine brothers" that our son, Kirk, served with in the 1/8th. He will always be remembered. Your family will always be in our thoughts.
Mary Forester
November 25, 2007
I sit here remembering the heroes from 1/8 that were lost, and as I do, my heart is heavy with sadness. To the family of LCpl Gavriel, please find comfort knowing that your son was a true hero in every sense of the word. Although I did not know your son, my son has spoke of him several times.
Cindy Huyghe
November 21, 2007
I have told your story over and over in the past three years. I am in awe of a man who could value my freedom so much that he would give up all that you did. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this week and always. Thank you and God bless.
Patti Holmes
November 20, 2007
Dimitrios, you are a HERO. You and your family are forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott, Patti and Cory
Family of LCpl Jeffery S. Holmes, KIA 11/25/04 Fallujah
Alexander J. Lamond
November 20, 2007
Words escape me as i think of the great memories. A friend is painfully missed when their journey is long and their departure sudden.
John Russell
November 19, 2007
God Bless You, Marine.....our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we pray your family and loved ones find peace, and know your sacrifice was/is not in vain...
Charlie and Karen Fredrickson
November 19, 2007
What an exceptional man!! You were determined to serve after watching your friends die in the twin towers. You persevered until the USMC would take you.
You chose the infantry and learned early on that the battles you fought were fought not only for your friends who died on September 11, but your battles were also fought for the "Marine on my left and the Marine on my right.
Your wise counsel was sought and valued by the men of Bravo 1st Platoon.
Your sister has become a Marine to experience what you experienced and to be near you. She and your parents miss you so much.
Your fellow Marines also miss you. They look back with gratitude that they knew and fought beside such an exceptional man.
We are grateful that you have touched our lives through our nephew Sam.
Godspeed Dimitri,
Charlie and Karen Fredrickson
Esther Kabalkin
September 23, 2007
To the family of Lance Cpl Gavriel,
I am so so very sorry for you loss. There are no words to express how hard this must be. I wanted to let you know about a memorial I am working on to honor the soldiers from the New York City Area. I am creating a quilt with a panel for each fallen soldier. I am trying to contact the families to invite them to create their loved one's panel. If you are interested please contact me at [email protected]
August 7, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Gavriel and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
April 7, 2007
Rest in peace covered with honor.
April 6, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Yolanda Valdez
April 6, 2007
Another Fallen Hero ~
My heart breaks as I sign another guestbook of such a courageous soldier who gave his life so selflessly. May he rest in peace knowing that he is loved and remembered by those who knew him. God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and made the ultimate sacrifice. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the entire family. I will keep your family in my prayers.
We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know first hand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our only son 9-3-2004 at the age of 19 and it fells like yesterday. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain. You are not alone.
I still fly my Marine flag and have my Marine tag and sticker on my vehicles because I'm PROUD of my SON and all the MARINE MEN and WOMEN out there (My daughter is also a MARINE). I will always be a MARINE. We are proud of you all. “Land of the Free, Because of the Brave”
Thank you Legacy.com for setting up this website so families can quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves across this great nation.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Marine Parents of an American Hero
LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9~3~04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq
R. Linn
November 19, 2006
Dimitrios,
It was you, and your fellow Marines, who stood forward to help protect the rest of us. I’m sure you don’t need my tears; instead I give you my admiration and respect.
Semper Fidelis,
Garnet Jenkins
November 19, 2006
In remembrance of Lance Cpl. Dimitrios Gavriel on this 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Dimitrios, rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Gavriel family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
Treasure this Young Hero Lord, In Your garden of rest,
For while here on this earth, he was one of our Best.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Dimitrios, will remain in your heart forever.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Ashley Sabin
July 19, 2006
I did not know Dimitrios but I know that anyone who is willing to make America a better place is a true hero. While nothing can take away the pain you must feel i want you to know that he is a true example of what an American should be. I thank your son for my freedom, and your family for everything.
I will keep you in my prayers.
B & B
May 14, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We appreciate the sacrifice Dimitrios was willing to make for our freedom. He is a true hero and his willingnes to serve our country will not be forgotten. May God Bless
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 3, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gavriel family in the loss of Dimitrios. I did not know Dimitrios, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Dimitrios it has been 16 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Michael Chung
May 28, 2005
Gavriel Family,
On behalf of the Chung family, I want to express our deepest sympathies for your loss.
We will never forget as we all lost someone on 9/11!
He is truly a hero!
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